Planet of Sand and Oasis of Iron

Chapter 339 338. As a result, there are more and more problems!
Sefer didn't say any extra polite words, and he wasn't even interested in the steaming hot tea in front of him, which was a rare commodity for people outside the academy city.

Straight to the point: "I've almost found the underlying reason why you were attacked by the Helmet Group outside."

"So fast? Well, it seems normal to you."

Ichika's reaction to this was also very calm... Earlier at the scene, she was the first person to see the smooth, delicate and complex structure behind Cypher, which surpassed most technologies.

Therefore, she didn't intend to delve into who the 'Martial Arts Instructor Red Crossbow' was.

After all, it’s not the intention but the deeds that matter, those who can lend a hand in times of crisis must be respected.

Somewhat surprised at how easy she was to talk to, Seifer continued, "Let's not talk about those two unfortunate people I sent to the neighboring school to keep under strict supervision. Let's talk about you."

"Some people in your college seem to have been marked by some organization, person, or thing. They are trying to take advantage of you being out for social activities to cause trouble. On the bright side, they might be paying you to kill you."

"Hmm...think of the worst?"

Cypher shrugged. "That means they're not going to kill you on the spot, and there's something else going on. If it happens to someone, it's definitely something you guys can't accept."

"It's such a serious matter. It's no longer just a minor fight between the helmeted groups..."

Although he still didn't open his eyes, Ichika's expression became serious!

She hoped that Seifer could provide some more detailed or more accurate information. As a member of this huge college city, although the speed of information exchange and communication was exaggerated, the efficiency was actually very low.

After all, you can't expect the already high barriers between colleges to put aside their prejudices, while the companies above them are still trying to trip each other up!
Unfortunately, the only evidence that Seifer has at hand is the missing case of Leica's roommate's "rival in love".

According to the records of Huanwu Group, this student disappeared from everyone's sight after completing the transfer procedures.

For the academic affairs organization, it is normal for students without parents to choose to transfer schools - usually, there are other colleges that are willing to train these students.

If the student is top-ranked and talented, the college will try to retain him/her. Teachers and the academic affairs office may talk to him/her, provide resources, etc.

But the example that Seifer mentioned was one of a person who was well-liked by his classmates but was invisible in the eyes of the academy. Once he left the protection of the academy, it was really unknown where he went.

Many people do not realize this and simply take life in the ivory tower for granted.

Ichika frowned deeply, and after Seifer finished describing his investigation route and the final break in the clues, he stood up and took out a paper document from the filing cabinet.

Speaking of which, paper documents are rarely seen in the college. Putting aside the strange name of the college, they are quite retro in style.

Ichika spread the document in front of Seifer. The thin document had only five pages in total, and each page was a file similar to a resume... a total of five people.

Judging from the photos posted in the designated area, they are all very young, wearing school uniforms and even smiling excitedly when taking file photos.

"This is?"

"These are all the students from our academy who haven't graduated and haven't been heard from since the past two years. The two on the left voluntarily transferred to a school within the I/O Group, but they didn't specify which school."

Ichika picked up the middle one. "This one's family is quite complicated. After her father died in an accident, although the pension was huge, she herself wasn't interested in the academy..."

So I chose to transfer schools, or even drop out, and then disappeared. The best thing that could happen is that I have gone to a college and am preparing to graduate.

As for the remaining two… Ichika sighed slightly, explaining that one of them hadn't dropped out or left the academy, but she had refused to continue her academic advancement and instead went to the chaotic areas of the academy to rally support. Seifer didn't want to ask about her inner journey, only that a good life would indeed lead to greater biodiversity.

On the bright side, after becoming famous here, when they go out and have to dig for food in the sand, I believe the students here will miss this carefree life.

"As for the last one, she... well, she's more... "

Although her eyes were still narrowed, Ichika was obviously having trouble speaking. She could only finally say, "This former student from the I/O Group is a true transfer student."

"It's just that she came to our college just to take possession of our School of Geology's exploration and block maps. Now she's causing chaos outside and has never thought about coming back to study properly..."

It sounds really difficult. Seifer nodded in agreement and suddenly asked her, since it is a deputy position, what about the main job?

"Our college hasn't had a president for ten years. We don't know the reason."

Instead of finding a solution to the problem, there were five more missing persons cases... But the Phantom Mist Group had no control over this area. If it weren't for Seifer's help, the Phantom Mist Group would probably not have been able to obtain any intelligence in the end.

"...How could things have become so complicated? The wanted posters in my hand are almost as thick as my palm."

"It can't be helped... The training policy followed by the Academy City is inherently arbitrary, and coupled with the existence of this disciplinary system, there are many people with outstanding personalities. Our committee exists to rectify this situation."

Seifer shook his head. "No, the point isn't your hard work, but these guys are too undisciplined. They're no longer just ordinary troublemakers."

"These students who threaten public order and the lives of ordinary citizens are no longer just troublemakers. They must be dealt with forcefully!"

Ichika nodded with an 'oh...', her straight black hair swaying slightly with her movements. She thought for a moment and explained that she could only lead the team to patrol near the school, and her strength was limited and she couldn't reach places farther away.

So what kind of justice have you achieved?

"Well... the academy's own strength is also important... but more importantly, we have limited personnel and can only take care of the stability of the surrounding area."

"Like this one... she said she was going to find a natural hot spring underground and never came back. That kind of thing really gives me a headache."

Ichika shook her head helplessly and sat down. While she was agonizing over this matter, Cypher narrowed her eyes and said, "As I recall, the underground node city area where the academy city is located theoretically has no shallow lava area."

"So where is she going to find the hot springs?" Cypher pointed at her information. "And, did she actually find the hot springs, in this... underground of the Academy City?"

It's hard to say where you'll end up if you dig a hole underground.

I thought Ichika would respond with a 'Huh... indeed not,' but she nodded instead, "Yes, there really is. The hot spring hotel four blocks from our academy was built based on the hot spring source she found."

...You're kidding me.

Seifer immediately contacted the person in charge of the Huanwu Group who was in charge of his liaison.

The first thing he said was: "So the Academy City is going to be swallowed by magma?"

It was almost enough to scare the other party...

(End of this chapter)